G A L A X Y N A S L X 5 C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E
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Section 1 Intro and Overview
Safety Precautions
Precautions and Instructions
Prior to powering on the subsystem, ensure that the correct power range is being used.
The Galaxy NAS LX5 subsystem may come with up to twenty four (24) drive bays. Leaving
any of these drive bays empty will greatly affect the efficiency of the airflow within the enclosure, and
will consequently lead to the system overheating, which can cause irreparable damage.
If a module fails, leave it in place until you have a replacement unit and you are ready to
replace it.
Airflow Consideration: The subsystem requires an airflow clearance, especially at the front
and rear.
Handle subsystem modules using the retention screws, extraction levers, and the metal
frames/faceplates. Avoid touching PCB boards and connector pins.
To comply with safety, emission, or thermal requirements, none of the covers or replaceable
modules should be removed. Make sure that during operation, all enclosure modules and covers are
securely in place.
Be sure that the rack cabinet into which the subsystem chassis will be installed provides
sufficient ventilation channels and airflow circulation around the subsystem.
Provide a soft, clean surface to place your subsystem on before working on it. Servicing on
a rough surface may damage the exterior of the chassis.
If it is necessary to transport the subsystem, repackage all disk drives separately. If using
the original package material, other replaceable modules can stay within the enclosure.
ESD Precautions
Observe all conventional anti-ESD methods while handling system modules. The use of a grounded
wrist strap and an anti-static work pad is recommended. Avoid dust and debris or other static-
accumulative materials in your work area.
Special note about the LX5’s usable capacity:
The LX5 NAS has the ability to do replication, snapshots, and other Enterprise level features that
require storage space usage which deducts from the user’s usable storage space. As a result, Rorke
will keep 25% of the LX5 NAS’s formatted capacity unallocated for these features, resulting in the
user’s ability to use only 75% of the formatted capacity.
If these features are not required, the user can add the unallocated storage back into the usable
amount. Contact tech support if you need assistance.
